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Romania: Amendments to the obligation to wear a protective mask at the workplace
A new Ministerial order has rendered it no longer necessary for an employee working in an enclosed space to wear a protective face mask, provided certain conditions are met … Please login to view this content or become a member …
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Netherlands: New income requirements as of 1 July 2021
Until 31st December 2021, the minimum gross income required to bring a spouse or partner to the Netherlands is €1,701 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Germany: Unified wage structure
For the first time, a collective agreement in the German metals industry has harmonised wage rates between the former east and west German states … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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France: Deadline for post-Brexit permit applications extended until September 2021
The deadline for British citizens to apply for residence permits under the UK Withdrawal Agreement has been extended until 30th September 2021 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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New Zealand: Extra employment protections for security officers come into force
The Employment Relations Act now gives own account and contracted-out security officers special employment protection … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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USA: Executive order on promoting competition in the American economy
A recent executive order issued by the President could be the forerunner of Federal and State legislation that will eventually outlaw restrictive covenants in employment contracts … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Costa Rica: Temporary residence pathway incentivized for investors
The Costa Rican government has recently adopted a new law that lowers investment requirements for obtaining temporary residence … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Greece: Minimum wage to be increased by 2% in 2022
The government has decided to increase the minimum wage from 1st January 2022 by 2%, which will bring the minimum gross monthly wage up to €663/US$786 (or €773 … Please login to view this content or become a member by …
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European Union: Slovenia takes over EU presidency with focus on unfinished business
Slovenia has recently taken over the EU Presidency … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Hong Kong: Proposed increased penalties for unlawful employment under the Immigration Ordinance
The Immigration (Amendment) Ordinance 2021 was passed by the Legislative Council on 28th April 2021 and will come into effect on 1st August 2021 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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USA: Connecticut minimum wage to increase to $13/hour on August 1, 2021
The Connecticut state minimum wage will increase to $13 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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European Court of Justice: Headscarf ruling
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled that an employer may ban items worn by employees, such as Muslim headscarves, if they need to present a neutral image towards customers or to prevent social disputes … Please login to …
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Denmark: Salary to Danish bank account
A major problem now affecting foreign employees taking up a new position in a Danish company is that, according to a law introduced earlier this year, they must open up a Danish bank account in order to be paid … …
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Croatia: Digital nomads in Croatia can stay for a year without paying income tax
Last December, Croatia joined Estonia, Georgia and many small tropical island nations in offering a one-year tax-free digital nomad visa … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Sri Lanka: Bill to increase the minimum wage of private sector employees discussed at the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Labour
A Bill to amend the National Minimum Wage for Private Sector Employees in Sri Lanka was recently discussed at the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Labour … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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